Defining Classifications

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# Defining Classifications

Define a new classification on the Classification form.

Navigate to **Managed Documents** > **Administration** > **Classification** and click **New**.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|Name|A unique name for the classification.|
|Code|A short code for the classification. Referenced as a name component for the name format.|
|Label|A label to display in the **Classification** choice list.|
|Order|A number indicating this classification's sequence in the choice list.|

The following classifications are available in the base system.

|Name|Code|Label|Order|
|----|----|-----|-----|
|public|P|Public|1|
|restricted|R|Restricted|2|
|confidential|C|Confidential|3|

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